Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kristina Larry Your Legal Ally ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kristinalarry.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [5 Unintended Marketing Techniques](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2023/01/09/5-unintended-marketing-techniques/) - As a solo attorney, I understand the importance of marketing. I am also not a big fan of marketing in the traditional sense. I don’t really enjoy making videos and social media posts. I am an introvert, so I am not a huge fan of crowded (pre-Covid) networking events. Marketing is a necessary evil, so - [21 Ways to Grow Your Firm in 2021](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2021/01/20/21-ways-to-grow-your-firm-in-2021/) - 21-Ways-in-21Download - [Jump and build your wings on the way down](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2018/08/28/jump-and-build-your-wings-on-the-way-down/) - I was asked to share a story. One that women could relate to and may be be inspired or encouraged by. This story is featured on Hezalia. I have to say I had hard time coming up with something. But I realized I talk to women all the time who are going through this same - [What does Freedom of Speech really mean?](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2018/05/31/what-does-freedom-of-speech-really-mean/) - People have been throwing around the 1st Amendment and Freedom of Speech so much lately. It’s become the go to response whenever someone gets in trouble for saying something they should not have said. Take Roseann. While there has been a lot of praise for her show getting cancelled there has also been a lot - [What If Edward and Bella Got Divorced?](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2017/07/17/what-if-edward-and-bella-got-divorced/) - I recently got the chance to finally go to Forks. I've been wanting to go ever since I moved to Washington some 8 years ago. I'm not sure if it was ever thing my younger self dreamed of but it was fun none the less. My little getaway to the land of Twilight made - [Father's Day Was Yesterday](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2017/06/19/fathers-day-was-yesterday/) - Father's Day was yesterday and since I was traveling I did not do my normal Facebook tribute to my Dad. I did send a gift, card and made sure to call him so it wasn't a complete loss. I am by all accounts a Daddy's Girl. I have a wonderful father (and mother) and I am quite - [Detroit the Movie](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2017/07/27/detroit-the-movie/) - I’ve just watched a prescreening of the movie Detroit. And…I’m…I’m left with all sorts of feelings. I’ve watched these historical movies of the plight of black people before and while “those slave” movies made feel a sort of sadness it was always easy to dismiss those feelings as “that was a long time ago.” But - [Keeping Fathers in Family (Law)](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2013/03/31/keeping-fathers-in-family-law/) - We all know that gender roles changed quite a while ago and it is becoming more evident in today’s society. Advertising is changing; commercials for products like Clorox, Huggies, Tide, and Go-Gurt are showing men in roles that used to be considered roles for women or mothers. The terms “stay at home dad” and “househusband” - [The Founder](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2017/06/05/the-founder/) - ALASKA! Such a majestic beauty of wonder. There were glaciers, whales, sea lions, and nearly endless sun. So much to see. So why would I be watching a movie in the cabin of my wonderful cruise ship? Well it was 2am and at that time there are no glaciers, whales, sea lions, or nearly endless - [My FormaCloud Interview](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2016/12/19/298/) - I was recently interviewed. I talk about my childhood, my dislike for lawyers, and what the justice system needs. Take a look. - [My Gilmore Girls Review](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2016/11/30/my-gilmore-girls-review/) - Now I was debating if I should write this post. But I was so disappointed I need to vent. And vent I will. Now you can see from the picture associated with this post that I was excited for the Gilmore Girls revival. Very excited. It has been all I could think about. I would - [2 Tips for New/Young Lawyers](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2015/07/03/2-tips-for-newyoung-lawyers/) - Technically I am considered a new/young lawyer because of my age but based on number of years in practice I would no longer be classified as such. One thing I always get asked for when I meet other new/younger lawyers is: “do you have any tips?” So here are a couple of tips: One tip - [New Lawyer Tips from "What I Wish I Knew My First 5 Years of Practice" panel](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2016/08/22/263/) - I recently spoke on a panel entitled "What I Wish I Knew My First 5 Years of Practice". In preparing material for the panel I developed a list of tips for new lawyers. Here you go, you are welcome. New Lawyer Tips Free time? Go to court; sit in on - [Practice Areas: More than you thought you knew](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2016/07/08/practice-areas-more-than-you-thought-you-knew/) - I’ll admit, I knew nothing about lawyers and their practice areas when I decided to go to law school (why did I become a lawyer you ask, that’s another post). All I knew was criminal and corporate. Once I got into law school I learned about public interest law. That became the practice area of - [Your Business Wardrobe: Keeping it Classy While Still Being Sassy](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2014/07/29/your-business-wardrobe-keeping-it-classy-while-still-being-sassy/) - When I was going through law school I was always told that women were to dress conservatively. Black or navy suits only with white or light pink shirts; pearls and post earrings. Hair should be straight or in a bun, nothing too flashy and absolutely no colored nail polish or makeup. I followed those rules - [Is Your Unprofessionalism Hurting Your Networking?](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2014/08/28/is-your-unprofessionalism-hurting-your-networking/) - Networking can be imperative for solos, small firms, and new attorneys. While solos and small firms don’t have huge advertising budgets, networking is a great way for them to get their name out and let people know what they do. For new attorneys it is a great way to meet contacts and for them to - [What Community Has Taught Us About Being a Lawyer](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2014/10/06/what-community-has-taught-us-about-being-a-lawyer/) - Over the past year or so I have become a fan the show Community thanks to Hulu. Not only is it entertaining but it also gives valuable insights on being a lawyer. Here are a few: Do not sue strippers. “She’s a stripper life sued her, and she lost.” Being a doctor is indeed better - [Why I Carry 2 Cellphones](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2015/04/14/why-i-carry-2-cellphones/) - It is said that the only people who carry 2 cellphones are criminals and spies. I carry 2 cellphones and I am neither of the above. I am simply a lawyer. I decided to carry 2 cellphones for really only 2 reasons. The first being I didn’t want to give up my phone number. My - [Guess What? You Can Be A Lawyer and Be Happy](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2015/08/07/guess-what-you-can-be-a-lawyer-and-be-happy/) - I recently saw an article that a law school classmate posted on Facebook, it was titled “5 High-Paying Jobs That Will Make You Miserable” (http://time.com/money/3304389/jobs-career-unhappy/). There was some discussion it the comments amongst the lawyers in our circle about the stress, lack of free time, and overall unhappiness of being a lawyer. One comment said - [Here’s What You Can Learn From My Biggest Interview Fail](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2015/09/01/heres-what-you-can-learn-from-my-biggest-interview-fail/) - Many years ago after I had just passed the bar I did what most new lawyers do I sent out hundreds of resumes to whoever was hiring. I had multiple versions of my resume to try and fit the different types of positions I was applying for: government, law firm, nonprofit, etc. Lesson #1 Tailor your resume - [I’m Not A McDonald’s Drive Thru](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2015/10/15/im-not-a-mcdonalds-drive-thru/) - Recently something amazing happened, something that rarely happens to me… I was able to go to bed before midnight. Yes, that’s right, I was able to stop working and get into bed before midnight, 11:47 pm to be exact. A miracle I know. Most attorneys can relate to working all hours of the day (and - [It’s Not The Gym, It’s A Courtroom](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2015/11/22/its-not-the-gym-its-a-courtroom/) - This is a pet peeve of mine and it is time I address it. I remember the first time I witnessed the atrocity. It was about 4 years ago. I was in court waiting for my case to be called when another case was called. I witnessed one of the parties walking up to podium. - [Is Your Image Keeping the Clients Away?](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2016/02/03/is-your-image-keeping-the-clients-away/) - Image is everything for attorneys and anyone in business for that fact. No, I don’t just mean how you look, but yes that is important. I’m talking about what you are showing the world in terms of you/your firm/your business. I have recently had a few events where I have had the chance to speak - [Take A Vacation and Live Your Life This Summer](https://kristinalarry.com/index/2016/06/02/take-a-vacation-and-live-your-life-this-summer/) - I recently returned from my first real vacation since I went solo some 4+ years ago. Now what do I mean by “real vacation”? I mean I was on a cruise ship in the middle of the Mediterranean with no Wi-Fi and no cell service. 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